Upgrading a laptop

rmg1

Hi all

I've been asked to look at a Toshiba Satellite C660/C660D as it's running very slow.

I've noticed it's got a 5400RPM mechanical drive and only 2GB of RAM (running Windows 10 Home).

I've priced up a new drive (SSD) and some more RAM from Crucial but I was wondering if I can get the bits cheaper (and save my neighbour some money).

Priced I have are:-

480GB SATA SSD - £55.19

2GB DDR3L 1600 SODIMM RAM - £11.99 (this will take it up to 4GB.  It will take up to 8GB but I think that will be overkill for what they use it for (general browsing and Faceache)).

It also need a new battery (the current one doesn't hold a charge).

I know I can get the SSD and RAM from Crucial but I'm not sure about the battery.

Anyone know where I can get the bits I need cheaper ( don't know what sellers are still reputable these days).  I'd prefer to get all the part from one supplier if that's possible.

Any help gratefully received.

TIA

Richard

gould300

A 480GB SSD seems overkill too if it's just for browsing. Personally I'd go for a smaller SSD and the full 8GB RAM.
Funnily enough I've just replaced the HDD in my wife's C660 with an SSD I had spare (Kingston 96GB) as it would no longer boot. That already has 8GB (also bought from Crucial).

rmg1

They've got a lot of photos on there (with more to follow) so they'll need the storage.  The current drive is split into 2 partitions (C and D) with the photos on the D drive which is why I didn't go for a smaller SSD.

Neil_Jones

rmg1 said:

They've got a lot of photos on there (with more to follow) so they'll need the storage.  The current drive is split into 2 partitions (C and D) with the photos on the D drive which is why I didn't go for a smaller SSD.

You can always use the old drive as external storage. Just plug it in via a USB enclosure when you need to.

neilmcl

Smaller SSD and get a cheap USB caddy to use the older hard drive for storage.

getmore4less

Is the 2gb in there 1 or 2 sticks?
Might be worth a punt with CEX they do 2gb sticks at £1 if you want to try with 4gb, 4gb sticks are £8

this SSD?
https://uk.crucial.com/ssd/bx500/ct480bx500ssd1
Should be able to get under £50 amazon have one for £42.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-CT480BX500SSD1Z-Internal-Solid-State/dp/B07G3KRVWP

grumpycrab

Lots of options then but when deciding whether to big or small on the SSD, ask where the photos are backed up too. (ideally 2 sets at home, master and a copy and another set away from home whether physical or cloud).

HereToday

rmg1 said:

Hi all

I've been asked to look at a Toshiba Satellite C660/C660D as it's running very slow.

I've noticed it's got a 5400RPM mechanical drive and only 2GB of RAM (running Windows 10 Home).

I've priced up a new drive (SSD) and some more RAM from Crucial but I was wondering if I can get the bits cheaper (and save my neighbour some money).

Priced I have are:-

480GB SATA SSD - £55.19

2GB DDR3L 1600 SODIMM RAM - £11.99 (this will take it up to 4GB.  It will take up to 8GB but I think that will be overkill for what they use it for (general browsing and Faceache)).

It also need a new battery (the current one doesn't hold a charge).

I know I can get the SSD and RAM from Crucial but I'm not sure about the battery.

Anyone know where I can get the bits I need cheaper ( don't know what sellers are still reputable these days).  I'd prefer to get all the part from one supplier if that's possible.

Any help gratefully received.

TIA

Richard

Part/Product number? It's written on the underside of the laptop.
For the sake of a tenner, I would stick with the MX500, as opposed to the BX500: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-MX500-CT500MX500SSD1-NAND-Internal/dp/B0784SLQM6/ref=pd_sbs_147_1/261-8346153-8386633

Has a five year warranty, as opposed to three for the cheaper model..or just get a smaller capacity SSD(no one has 450GB worth of photos: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-MX500-CT500MX500SSD1-NAND-Internal/dp/B0764WCXCV/ref=pd_sbs_147_1/261-8346153-8386633 £30.

4GB of RAM is more than adequate, especially in conjunction with a decent SSD. Bear in mind that the existing module within is DDR3 RAM 1333MHz PC3-10600.

You can save money on the RAM, either from CEX or just get a larger 4 GB capacity module for the same price as the Crucial 2 GB(for 6GB in total): https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XUM-MEMORY-RAM-DDR2-DDR3-DDR4-2GB-4GB-8GB-16GB-DESKTOP-SERVER-LAPTOP-Lot/324147842806